*** WARFARE *** (Alex Garland)
Ray Mendoza is a former Navy Seal with Seal Team 5. Also was a BUDS instructor. I'd assume this is going to be about the Battle of Ramadi. Seals had Sniper overwatch helping the Marines.Claude! said:
Based on the director's experiences in Iraq apparently.
GreasenUSA said:
Interesting, I thought Alex Garland had announced he was retiring after Civil War. It's been several years now since he said that, though.
Back in April, on the press tour for Civil War, Garland reiterated that he's not retiring, is "going to stop directing for the foreseeable future," and will instead focus solely on screenwriting. That said, Warfare began filming the very next month, so he almost assuredly meant *after* Warfare, seeing as he was deep into prepping it at the time.
Either way, between this and co-writing 28 Years Later, he's poised for a big 2025, at which point I'm guessing the screenwriting-only thing begins.
Thought the same thing. Looked very much like BHD.brew82 said:
Has some Black Hawk Down vibes. I'll be watching this one.
That being said, I'll see it when it starts streaming. Looks good.
But Civil War was just not all that and I have yet to talk to anyone that saw it that thought otherwise. Pretty meh.
Can't believe the meme kid from "We're the Millers" is a Navy Seal but cool.
Looking forward to seeing this on the big screen.
I enjoyed it thoroughly in the theater on opening night...was only one of about a dozen people in there. Rewatched a few months later at home and it just didn't seem to hold up as well as I thought it would. I can't explain it, just fell flat and anticlimatic in a few spots. Had to remind myself that some of it seems to be intended to be symbolic/satirical.Dr. Not Yet Dr. Ag said:
I loved Civil War, as well. The action sequences were phenomenal which gives me high hopes for this movie.
He looks more like a young grunt to me.HollywoodBQ said:
Just got served the trailer for this.
Can't believe the meme kid from "We're the Millers" is a Navy Seal but cool.
Looking forward to seeing this on the big screen.
Looks a lot more normal now that he has grown into his face. Man he was a goofy kid.
Yep, never would have predicted it. Dude's got somoe solid acting chops though imo.Saxsoon said:
Dude has had a wild glow up in life. Also was Adam warlock in guardians 3
Born in 1993 and he's a Brit. I had no idea.
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2401020/bio/?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm
A24 Sets Nationwide Release For Alex Garland & Ray Mendoza's Iraq War Pic 'Warfare' https://t.co/Qh3k6aNWqU
— Deadline (@DEADLINE) January 21, 2025
What kind of American are you?Urban Ag said:
Looks good.
But Civil War was just not all that and I have yet to talk to anyone that saw it that thought otherwise. Pretty meh.
WARFARE, the most intense 90 minutes of a film that I've seen in a long time. Incredible directing, sound, and performances, particularly Joseph Quinn. Every performance I see from him, I'm continuously blown away. Really good movie. pic.twitter.com/g62bPx8cCb
— Duane Miller (@Cinemaniac94) March 14, 2025
Totally overwhelmed by #WARFARE. Undeniably one of the most immersive and visceral war movies I’ve ever seen — and also one that romanticizes war the least. Gripping from the moment it opens, Warfare puts the viewer right smack in the middle of a mission gone wrong. You’re… pic.twitter.com/pegDWmoZOx
— Perri Nemiroff (@PNemiroff) March 14, 2025
#Warfare is almost unbearably tense — a you-are-there combat movie free of nearly all frills. Excellent performances from the young cast, with Garland and Mendoza working beautifully together. Also has one of the most incredible sound mixes ever — see it in the loudest theater. pic.twitter.com/yLYMRrXCyu
— Drew Taylor (@DrewTailored) March 13, 2025
WARFARE thrusts viewers directly into the heart of combat, delivering a real-time intense experience that few films can match for sheer immersion. Agony, precision, disorientation, chaos, violence, and bravery unfold in relentless succession, as Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza craft… pic.twitter.com/yMcDDCvhEb
— Matt Neglia @SXSW (@NextBestPicture) March 14, 2025
I’m absolutely floored by #Warfare. Brutal, realistic, horrifying, and one of the most harrowing depictions of war on screen. It plays out like a horror film ratcheting up tension. There’s one scene that had me covering my ears. Amazing film. Best use of “Call On Me” ever. #A24 pic.twitter.com/oqCulTGpll
— Hunter Bolding (@HunterBVideo) March 14, 2025
WARFARE is visceral, exhilarating, and intense; it’s an all-out-assault on the senses! Unquestionably the most authentic and realistic combat film ever made, this DEMANDS to be experienced on the big screen! The sound design team better win all of the awards next year @A24 pic.twitter.com/9pNxPviiob
— Tony Mosello (@MoselloATC) March 14, 2025
Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza’s #Warfare is definitely the most intense film I’ve watched this year. Incredibly immersive in its approach, we’re thrust into an impossible situation w/ soldiers trapped inside a home under attack.
— Erik Davis (@ErikDavis) March 13, 2025
There’s little breathing room and lots of action… pic.twitter.com/jajG2BGEd9
WARFARE: A visceral 90-minute war drama that drops you behind enemy lines in the middle of the gory action. Like UNITED 93, it’s less about a narrative than about a terrifying situation with life-and-death stakes. No score, but the sound will blow your eardrums out. VERY intense!
— Jeff Sneider (@TheInSneider) March 13, 2025
Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza’s Warfare is an honest, harrowing, intense and powerful piece. It’s one of the first must see movies of the year. An incredible tribute to the unimaginable sacrifice this brave band of brothers made. Incredible stuff. Flawless #Warfare #WarfareMovie pic.twitter.com/6NgNzhQZIP
— Simon Thompson (@ShowbizSimon) March 13, 2025
#Warfare is an intensely gripping combat film that fully immerses you in the action. The cast delivers standout performances, with Garland and Mendoza's chemistry truly shining. The sound design is exceptional — and you need to experience it in the theater for full effect. You… pic.twitter.com/EK3054WMQG
— WHO LET US OUT (@Wholetusout) March 13, 2025
Brutal. Unflinching. Relentless. WARFARE isn’t just a war film—it’s an experience. Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza strip away the spectacle, delivering a raw, nerve-wracking descent into modern combat. The sound design is stunning, the action is visceral, and the tension never lets… pic.twitter.com/BCCPr2pFlp
— David Gonzalez (@CinematicReel) March 14, 2025
Alex Garland & Ray Mendoza’s #Warfaremovie earns its place among the best war films, standing alongside Black Hawk Down. Unlike many movies that emphasize bravery, this feels raw & authentic. The characters’ reactions are deeply human, capturing the true impact of combat in a … pic.twitter.com/9bp9IIHI3M
— CineMovie TV (@CineMovie) March 13, 2025
Bookmarked
The only way out is together. From Iraq War Veteran Ray Mendoza and Civil War director Alex Garland, experience the WARFARE IMAX EARLY ACCESS on April 9. Tickets on sale now. https://t.co/YEoWD7JGVS pic.twitter.com/lkk63gfdET
— IMAX (@IMAX) March 19, 2025
A24's "Warfare" is launching an Imax run with early screenings beginning April 9.https://t.co/bkZZTT728g
— Variety (@Variety) March 19, 2025
Seeing it two weeks from last night and really looking forward to it.
. The pre credits stuff was really done well
Very intense retelling of one battle. Not a movie with character development, backstory, story arc, redemption or anything.
Just all dramatic action. Definitely puts you right in their shoes
The reason to see this one in the theater is for the sound. From automatic weapons fire down to the click of the selector switch from Safe to Fire, the level of detail in the sound is amazing.
I never deployed overseas but during my Army training, I had an opportunity to see Claymore mines and anti-tank mines get detonated. I think they did a great job with that kind of stuff.
Once they're in contact, the only way to describe it is intense.
And as a former Armor Officer, the lack of Armor support drove me crazy but that's on Donald Rumsfeld and true to what really happened.
This was so very well done. Agree with Hollywood BQ on seeing in theaters for the sound, and the fact that this is not a story-driven film.
I don't think they showed one Iraqi insurgent get killed, this was all about intense dread from this inner-town combat in the Anbar province. Anyone who fought in Fallujah/Ramadi/Anbar province is a special kind of warrior.
I kept thinking back to Extreme Ownership, the book written by two SEALs who describe leadership lessons based on their experiences in missions like these. Definitely a good read, especially if you liked or appreciated this film.
I will watch anything Garland makes.